MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
propshaft defective
rear prop u/j worn
steering joint dust cover split/missing
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Tata Gurkha?
Based on 913 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R773 FEX is a 1997 Tata Gurkha in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Tata Gurkha models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 59,658 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Tata Gurkha fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R773 FEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Tata Gurkha typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Tata Gurkha is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R773 FEX is a 1997 Tata Gurkha, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R773 FEX safe to buy?
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